CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION - Business
Marketing Assistant
This is a sample job description for an entry level position. It is based on actual job postings within Co-operative Education.
Fictitious company details, address and contact names have been used.
Company Name: Tim’s Wireless
Contact: Christy Shimizu, Marketing Manager
1980 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Company Description: Tim’s Wireless uses a technology platform that provides coverage to 75% of
BC’s population, with voice and data services provided in 45 communities and related products and
services available in retail locations across the province.
Duties/Responsibilities:
 Create and renew online job postings (eg. Workpolis and Monster)
 Fulfill and ship marketing materials
 Participate in daily Marketing department production meetings
 Update and maintain store fixtures list
 Assist with website maintenance for company websites
 Communicate regularly with retail stores and malls for various retail projects, on the phone and
via email
 Create Excel spreadsheets for reference to various projects
 Participate in brainstorming sessions for new campaigns
 Conduct research or assist in special projects as required
Requirements/Qualifications:
 Business, ideally with marketing focus
 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
 Ability to work in a fast paced environment, and be ready to perform a broad range of tasks
 Excellent communication and time management skills
 Very organized and able to work independently
 Good at multi-tasking, able to learn quickly and not afraid to ask questions